CHAPTER 2
Achieving Proven Leadership Excellence
What is leadership excellence? Think of someone you regard highly as a leader. It might be someone for whom you work. It might be someone famous, a historical figure, or someone from your old neighborhood.
Now consider what makes this leader so great. Identify the qualities that are strongest in this individual, such as:
• communicating a compelling vision
• acting with integrity
• listening intently to others
• being honest at all times
• serving rather than managing
• involving others
• holding themselves—and others—accountable
• focusing on what’s important rather than what’s urgent
• taking ...
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